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205/55 R17 Continental PremiumContact 6 variants
Continental PremiumContact 6 is a summer tyre made in total of 260 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/55 R17 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 120mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Continental PremiumContact 6 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
205/55 R17 91 V
205/55 R17 95 V
Continental PremiumContact 6 is made in 260 sizes, starting from 185/65 R15 up to 325/40 R22.
Continental PremiumContact 6 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/55 R17)
ADAC Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16
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Ranked #2 of 50
Securing an impressive second place among 50 competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 showcased a remarkable performance with a final rating of "Good". Its balanced nature and high safety were highlighted by its exceptional handling on both dry and wet roads, earning the highest marks in these categories. Additionally, it was praised for its long service life. However, its efficiency was noted as a weaker point, slightly impacting its overall environmental footprint. Despite delivering good wear and low abrasion, its efficiency was slightly lower due to the tyre weight, and noise levels received a satisfactory rating. The Continental PremiumContact 6 stood out for ensuring the shortest braking distances in tests on both wet and dry surfaces, providing excellent steering feedback on dry roads, and demonstrating secure and easily controllable handling in wet conditions.
good
Ranked #2 of 50
Securing an impressive second place among 50 competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 showcased a remarkable performance with a final rating of "Good". Its balanced nature and high safety were highlighted by its exceptional handling on both dry and wet roads, earning the highest marks in these categories. Additionally, it was praised for its long service life. However, its efficiency was noted as a weaker point, slightly impacting its overall environmental footprint. Despite delivering good wear and low abrasion, its efficiency was slightly lower due to the tyre weight, and noise levels received a satisfactory rating. The Continental PremiumContact 6 stood out for ensuring the shortest braking distances in tests on both wet and dry surfaces, providing excellent steering feedback on dry roads, and demonstrating secure and easily controllable handling in wet conditions.
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2,6 | 1,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 1,8 | 2,0 | 3,1 | 2,5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 36,5 | 29,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 151 | 62 | 51 | 17 | 7 | 14 | |
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